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    Hi i'm Bill, Thanks for joining in on that call. HAve a good day

    Hi i'm Bill, Thanks for joining in on that call. HAve a good day
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    Thanks for being a friend

    Thanks for being a friend
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    Fire engine mvc with car

    Driver of the car is Bradycardic with rate of 24 and Hypothermic Firefighter 2 - has a Hemopneuthorax officer- after 2 minutes had crushing chest pain radiating up into the neck Engine driver had seat belt on ,All others were gearing up with SCBA's...
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    Fire engine mvc with car

    YOU ARE DISPATCHED FROM YOUR STATION AT 3:30 IN THE MORNING FOR A WORKING FIRE. ENGINE 2 (CREW OF 2) AND 4 (CREW OF 5) ALONG WITH RESCUE 1 (CREW OF 3)SIGN ON AS RESPONDING. WHILE EN ROUTE ENGINE 4 PULLS INTO THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN AND TAYLOR. A CAR DRIVING SOUTH BOUND STRIKES THE FRONT...
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    What is your most ridiculous call?

    i had a guy call the ambulance at 3:30am because he was unable to get his man hood to work. he felt that he might be unable to function again
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    SAM Splints

    http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/OperationalMedicine/DATA/operationalmed/MOLLEBag/SAMSplint.htm these are some of the pics i found when i checked the web, i hope they help you out
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    What's your call volume?

    I work full time for a fire department that responds between 500-600 calls a year coverage area 1.5 sq miles, a paramedic unit that responds to between 10,000-12,000 calls a year coverage area 20 sq miles and a rescue company that is qrs certified that runs 3,000-5,000 ems call a year but 2.5 sq...
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    When the rig DOESN'T respond.

    The way it works where i from is that my volunteer dept. Gets 1 tone along with a mutual aid company, on the second tone they dispatch the same. If by the 3rd tone there is no responce then the medic unit will handle the transport
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    Newbie here

    Welcome, I just applied to work in new york state , how is the EMS system up there. I hope better then my state
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    Pediatric Immobilization

    this is the board that we have onboard our trucks, they work goood for us. We bought them from EMP last year. The y secure the pt well,But as you know its hard to secure a PED's PT whne they are screaming and thrashing around
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    EMT-Basic Soon, Recommendations

    When you start your class you should form a little group and get together on the weekends and study the questions in your work book. You should also find an EMT that you are friends with and have the run some drills with you. Because you not only need to pass a written exam but a practical exam...
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    EMT Seating

    When working on a transport truck you should always sit on the bench seat so you are able to monitor you PT effectively,When on a Volunteer truck in an emergency situation when there is a Paramedic onboard you should sit on the seat directly across from the medic so you are able to monitor the...
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    EMTB certification question.

    I be leave NJ is a NREMT state, so that means you will be able to file for reciprocity in any state with out taking a test. As for New York State all you need to do is down load the reciprocity form from the web. You will get a letter from them that you will send to your state.They will send you...
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    MVA scenario

    If your first pt needs advanced care that you are unable to perform in the field then you are required to transport rapidly, keep in mind you have the golden hour working against you. For the second PT I would perform a rapid head to toe assessment,Place them in a collar and short board or KED...
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